Because you like Misato Katsuragi in Neon Genesis Evangelion

Aimee Finecky has big dreams, but she's too busy taking care of everyone else's desires. See them in The Spectacular Now.

Sheldon Cooper is brilliant in every way except, well, interacting with any human being. See them in The Big Bang Theory.

The Warden of the camp says that digging holes in the desert builds character, but Stanley Yelnats suspects there's more to it. See them in Holes.

Whether it's randomly bursting into song or writing Nancy Drew fan-fiction, Jess proudly marches to the beat of her own drum. See them in New Girl.

Chuck Bass is notorious for his flamboyant sense of style and love of partying. See them in Gossip Girl.

Stranded on Mars, Mark Watney is armed with quick wits, an electronic diary, disco music, and an undying resolve to make it back. See them in The Martian.

Meticulous Arthur is always prepared, but he may not be ready to be the point man in the criminal world of dream sharing. See them in Inception.

Claire Underwood is scary intimidating, and she knows it. See them in House of Cards.

An underdog with nothing left to lose, Donnie Creed has everything to prove. See them in Creed.

Smart and sensitive Sam Winchester tried to escape the family business, but ghosts have a way of haunting you. See them in Supernatural.

Yoda is wise, patient, and capable of kicking ass. He's done his best to mentor young Jedi and protect the balance of Light and Dark. See them in Star Wars Series.

It doesn't matter how noble or brave he is. Jon Snow is a bastard, and people don't let him forget it. See them in Game of Thrones.